Hello Hybrid - Good Bye Foreign Oil
Anyone who follows political policy of the United States can tell you
that America consumes a quarter of the world’s oil supply but only
has 3% of the world’s oil reserves on its territory. This fact
gives the country no other option than to import over 60% of the oil
it needs to function at normal levels. With the introduction of the sports
utility vehicle and other gasoline guzzlers, the dependency is growing
each day.
The harshness of this reality is that most of the world’s oil
supply is controlled by countries and people who hate the United States
and the entire Western ideology. They are mostly radical Islamists or
allied with radical Islamists. This means that those that control one
of the most important imports to the United States has great amounts
of hatred toward the U.S. and its citizens. The dependency the United
States has on oil is one that threatens its national security on a daily
basis. The radicals know Americans need oil to function. Knowing this,
they hold their possessions tightly and use it against the United States.
When needed, they use the oil industry as a political agenda and a war
tactic.
Some experts believe that with the introduction of hybrid vehicles,
the U.S.’s dependency on overseas oil will lessen. Just imagine what a great gift it would be to place the hope of a less oil-dependent United States in your baby gift baskets to your children. The new hybrids
are powered by a small gasoline engine as well as an electric engine.
They use much less gasoline than the conventional vehicle, with translates
to less oil needed. With over 11 millions barrels being imported into
the United States each day, any reduction in the need for oil is a welcomed
idea. In the 1970s, during the first oil crisis, the United States was
using much less oil than they are today. Although much of the oil use
is contributed to industry, vehicles do contribute.
With the market reaction being extremely high toward the hybrid, it
is likely more Americans will be buying hybrids. Most Americans will
not be buying hybrids just to lower the country’s dependency on
oil. They will likely be buying hybrids to save on gasoline costs, gain
incentives, or help the environment. Those who are interested in politics
may be encouraging those they know to buy hybrids, however it is unlikely
the oil dependency crisis will be a large selling factor.
Buying hybrids however does save the country bundles in oil use. In
fact, if every car in the United States was a hybrid car, then the country
would be saving 15 percent more oil than normal. This is a huge amount
that can change a lot in the political and economical world. It is also
a percentage that can change the direction of environmental care by consumers.
The biggest factor in the equation is time.
With hybrids being sold faster than they can be made, it is unlikely
the change can come quickly. Although there is great interest in hybrid
models, consumers will not likely rush to trade their current vehicles
in on a hybrid. It will take time for consumers to decide to purchase
a new vehicle and it will take time for hybrids to be produced more quickly
than in the past. Buying a hybrid will begin the process however and
help the progressive hope for the hybrid start working.
During the past oil crisis many Americans have gone to riding their
bicycles or purchasing small economical vehicles. This is always an option
for everyone. If you are truly interested in living a normal scheduled
life however and would love to cut down on the oil consumption of the
United States, buying a hybrid is a great idea. Not only would you be
helping the country control its dependency but you would also be getting
a great vehicle.
Saving hundreds a month on gasoline costs, helping the environment,
and benefiting from incentives is a great reason to buy a hybrid. So,
go ahead and check out the newest hybrids today. You can feel great about
your purchase and know that you are doing your part to help the United
States. If you agree that hybrids have the potential to end the dependency
of the United States on foreign oil, then you should certainly contribute
and buy a hybrid today.
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